Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)

By Chen Chuanren
South Korea's Hyundai Rotem and Korea Aerospace Industries have announced a partnership to jointly develop and integrate long-range air-to-air missiles for the KF-21 fighter.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Hanwha Group increased its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to 15.89%, triggering a merger review filing with the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
South Korea's president raised the possibility of a joint airliner development program involving Embraer and the Brazilian government on his state visit to the country.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Philippine Air Force debuts upgraded FA-50s at Pitch Black exercise in Australia while evaluating future fighters and force-enablement capabilities.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin is continuing its teaming agreement with KAI to offer the T-50 trainer in the UK as it scours the country for a potential production partner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
South Korea unveils aerospace strategy targeting hybrid eVTOL development, domestic engine production and expanded aerospace supply chain by 2030.
Emerging Technologies

By Kim Minseok
Indonesia has settled its remaining financial obligation under the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae fighter development program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has awarded type certification to the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
South Korea has reversed plans to scale back production of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter, restoring the program to its original schedule.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
South Korea considers delaying KF-21 Block 2 production to 2035 as rising costs, inflation and supply chain issues impact the program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Hyundai partners with KAI to develop eVTOL aircraft, refocusing on advanced air mobility after restructuring Supernal and pausing its S-A2 air taxi program.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Hanwha Group has increased its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries to 5.09%.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Kim Minseok
KAI and Bell Textron have signed a pact to collaborate on the development of South Korea’s Next-Generation High-Speed Medium Utility Helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
The production model of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae successfully completed its maiden flight on April 15.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
Korea Aerospace Industries rolled out the first KF-21 Blk. 1 production aircraft at its Sacheon facility, in a ceremony attended by President Lee Jae-myung.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Korea Aerospace Industries has made its debut appearance at Verticon as it seeks new sales opportunities for its KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Bangladesh Air Force expressed strong interest in Korea Aerospace Industries’ Light Armed Helicopter, sources familiar with the talks tell Aviation Week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
South Korea has begun the air-to-ground testing phase of Hanwha Systems' AESA radar integrated on the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Kim Minseok
South Korea’s Finance Ministry instructed DAPA to revise the mass-production schedule and budget allocation for the KF-21.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
LIG Nex1 won a contract for a seven-year program to develop the Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile (SRAAM)-II, the South Korean defense company said.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Despite post-pandemic growth, stalled flagship programs raise questions about whether the commercial market is ready for the next leap in rotorcraft technology.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
South Korea has kicked off development of its indigenous Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile-II (SRAAM-II).
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Network Staff
Readers write about Pan Am, drone incursions at airports, U.S. aerospace, and U.S. Army programs. Plus: Behind the Scenes at Korea Aerospace Industries.
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